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NANCY OLUCHI ONWUALU
Surulere
Summary
I am an educator with years of training that has cut across early childhood education, communication, and office administration, and years of work experience in classroom teaching, educational administration, and co-curricular development. One thing that has stood me apart in all the schools I have worked with is the ability to take the extra initiative that would help the pupils without being paid for it. I am open to educational jobs that require demonstrating strong love for pupils and meeting high standards of education and learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Class Teacher
Abraham Lincoln American Academy
Victoria Island Lagos
01.2026 - Current
- Grade 1 Teacher
- Abraham Lincoln American Academy, Lagos
- - Plan and deliver engaging Grade 1 lessons aligned with the American curriculum.
- - Create a safe, inclusive, and student-centred classroom that supports students' academic, social, and emotional development.
- - Teach English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and History & Geography.
- - Assess student progress through classwork, projects, observations, and interactive quizzes using Blooket, while maintaining accurate academic records.
- - Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students and provide targeted support where needed.
- - Integrate educational technology, including Google Classroom, Booklet, and other interactive digital resources, to enhance student learning.
- - Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, behaviour, and academic goals.
- - Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
- - Foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and positive character development through engaging classroom activities.
Nursery 1 Class Teacher / Admin.
Toddlers Montessori School
Surulere, Lagos
11.2021 - 12.2025
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet pupil’s varying needs and interests.
- Establish clear objects for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to the pupils.
- Demonstrate activities to pupils.
- Achievement(s):
- Took the initiative to organize swimming classes for pupils aged between 3 – 9 years.
Class Teacher
Standard Bearers School
Lekki, Lagos
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet pupil’s varying needs and interests.
- Establish clear objects for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to the pupils.
- Demonstrate activities to pupils.
- Achievement(s):
- Took the initiative to organize swimming classes for pupils aged between 3 – 9 years
Office Administrator
Global International College
Victoria Island, Lagos
04.2010 - 08.2011
- Perform administrative tasks such as document management, office equipment handling, and customer interface.
- Perform any other duty assigned to me.
- The strongest resumes quantify results. Consider adding specific outcomes to your achievements. E.g., 'Streamlined operations and prioritised tasks, allowing senior staff to increase revenue by 25%'
Nursery Two Teacher
Haven Montessori School
Surulere, Lagos
10.2009 - 04.2010
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet pupil’s varying needs and interests.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to the pupils.
- Demonstrate activities to pupils. The strongest resumes quantify results. Consider adding numbers to your achievements. E.g., 'Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.'
- Implemented individualised learning plans to promote student engagement and development.
- Led professional development workshops focusing on effective teaching methodologies and classroom management.
- Implemented individualised learning plans to promote student engagement and development.
- Fostered a collaborative classroom environment that encouraged peer-to-peer interaction and support.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing evaluations and adapted strategies as needed.
- Fostered a collaborative classroom environment that encouraged peer-to-peer interaction and support.
- Implemented individualized learning plans to promote student engagement and development.
Database Administrator
Bastanchury Limited
Maryland, Lagos
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Perform administrative tasks such as document management, office equipment handling, and customer interface.
- Perform any other duty assigned to me.
- Include quantifiable results
The strongest resumes quantify results. Consider adding numbers to your achievements. E.g., 'Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers - Optimised SQL queries to enhance data retrieval speed and efficiency.
- Designed and implemented backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data.
Education
B.A (Ed) - Early Childhood Education
National Open University of Nigeria
01-2026
National Diploma - Mass Communication
Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT)
01-2003
Diploma in Information System Management (DISM) and Certificate of Proficiency Information System - undefined
Atech World Wide Computer Education
10-2003
Management (CPSIM) -
Skills
- Classroom Teaching
- Educational Administration
- Curriculum Development
- School/Parent Interface
- Swimming Instructing
- EYFS
- Phonics Instructing
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Seppo, Gradely, and Zoom
- Google Meet and Classroom
- Quality control
Interests
Swimming & Reading
Timeline
First Grade Class Teacher
Abraham Lincoln American Academy
01.2026 - Current
Nursery 1 Class Teacher / Admin.
Toddlers Montessori School
11.2021 - 12.2025
Class Teacher
Standard Bearers School
09.2018 - 08.2021
Office Administrator
Global International College
04.2010 - 08.2011
Nursery Two Teacher
Haven Montessori School
10.2009 - 04.2010
Database Administrator
Bastanchury Limited
06.2008 - 08.2009
Diploma in Information System Management (DISM) and Certificate of Proficiency Information System - undefined
Atech World Wide Computer Education
National Diploma - Mass Communication
Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT)
B.A (Ed) - Early Childhood Education
National Open University of Nigeria